Connecting, mentoring and releasing.

Jeff & Kimmy Jones have been serving as TN Youth Directors since 2010. They also currently serve as the TN Camp Coordinators.

State youth and the camping ministry work hand in hand to unite youth leaders/workers and youth from across the state. Connecting builds relationships that last a lifetime and mentoring offers opportunities that foster discipleship. As young leaders arise we can identify their gifts, develop their gifts through training and opportunities to use those gifts. Then, we release them to use their gifts in their local churches and for the state of TN.

“We would love to come hold a youth rally and/or youth leadership training at your church. We are available Sundays, for morning and evening services. We are also available on Wednesday nights for areas closer to Nashville. We work with a team of gifted youth leaders who share the same heart and vision for the state of Tennessee as we do. Please let us know how we can serve you.”

Bill and Kim serve at the Abundant Life COGOP as youth directors and ministers of music. They have served in various roles of the camping ministries for over 10 years. Bill is a Project Manager with LE Myers, and Kim is a volunteer at Christian Academy. They have two children Reese and Jurnee. Reese is attending Tennessee Tech University and Jurnee is in high school at Christian Academy.

Kim Batson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. She works in the mental health field as Program Manager and is responsible for leadership development at the Mental Health Cooperative. Kim has held several positions during her 17 years at the Mental Health Cooperative. She is a member of the Women of Grace Advisory Counsel for Women’s Ministry in Tennessee and also serves as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator in Tennessee. Kim sees the importance of mentoring and developing leaders. Kim has a passion for people and has dedicated her life to the ministry to children and developing leaders.